For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,779 students in Fort Washington, PA (there are , serving 1,380 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in Fort Washington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Washington, PA are Upper Dublin High School and Fort Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Washington, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Fort Washington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fort Washington, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upper Dublin High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Loch Alsh Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8900
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Highland & Fort Washington Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8961
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8961
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Washington, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Washington, PA include Upper Dublin High School and Fort Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Washington?
2 public schools are located in Fort Washington.
What percentage of students in Fort Washington go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in Fort Washington are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Washington?
Fort Washington public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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